Merchandising Executive

Job Description

Is this the role for you?
We're looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Merchandising Executive with a strong understanding of the TV and VOD landscape, creative thinking, and a passion for delivering an exceptional viewer experience. This role sits within Channel 5's VOD Editorial team, reporting to the Merchandising Manager, and will play a key part in shaping the future of the 5Streaming platform.
What will you be doing?
Curate and Enhance the 5Streaming Customer Experience:
• Shape homepage layouts, rails, and collections to maximise viewer engagement and satisfaction.
• Analyse user behaviour and feedback to continuously improve content placement and discoverability.
• Collaborate with design and technology teams to ensure a seamless and visually appealing interface.
Develop and Maintain Affiliate Relationships:
• Build strong partnerships with affiliates such as Sky, Virgin, Amazon, Apple, and others.
• Work with the Merchandising Manager to coordinate off-platform promotions that drive traffic and increase content reach.
Maximise Content Performance:.
• Partner with editorial, marketing, and analytics teams to develop and execute plans that boost content visibility and consumption.
• Monitor performance metrics and provide actionable insights to optimise future campaigns.
Support VOD Content Scheduling:
• Assist with planning and scheduling VOD releases to ensure timely and strategic launches.
• Liaise with content providers and internal teams to coordinate delivery and publication.
• Maintain accurate records of content schedules and updates.
What are we looking for?
• Experience working in VOD or digital content environments.
• Excellent copywriting skills and ability to pitch new ideas and collections.
• Strong team player with proven collaboration skills.
• Effective time management across multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proactive and creative mindset with a keen eye for new opportunities.
• Interest in the evolving media and streaming landscape.
• Strong visual editing and asset selection skills.
• High attention to detail, especially under pressure.
Channel 5 is an award-winning public service broadcaster and the UK's third latest commercial TV station, reaching 3 in 4 of the UK viewing public each month. The channel has a diverse schedule of original programmes across genres including issue-led documentaries, popular factual, accessible history, stunning natural history, inclusive entertainment and reality, top level sport, high quality scripted programming, headline-grabbing current affairs and critically acclaimed children's and news programming. Channel 5 is a unit of Paramount Global.
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

If you have any difficulties in applying or require access needs arising from a mobility or any other impairment please let us know by emailing uk.recruitment@vimn.com or calling 0207 555 1234. We can then ensure your experience and visit is as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-o1o7n1-216-73-216-170-42 in your application.